Dried Mulberry Fruit (Sang Shen Zi) | (500g)

About Our Dried Mulberries

Dried mulberries (Sang Shen Zi) are the whole fruit of the mulberry tree, dried until dark and chewy. These are the deep purple-black mulberries long used in Chinese cooking and herbal tradition, with a sweet, slightly tart flavour that sits somewhere between a raisin and a blackberry.

Our 500g bag contains dried mulberry fruit, sulphur-free and suited to regular use. Enjoy them as a snack, stir them into porridge and yoghurt, bake them into breads, or steep them into a dark, naturally sweet tea.

This is the fruit, not the leaf. We stock Dried Mulberry Leaf (Sang Ye) from the same tree separately. Mulberries are classically combined with Dried Goji Berries (Gou Qi Zi) and Dried Jujube Dates (Hong Zao).

Potential Benefits

Naturally Sweet: Dried mulberries add sweetness to teas, porridge and baking without added sugar.

Natural Compounds: Dark mulberries naturally contain anthocyanins, the pigments that give them their colour, along with fibre.

Traditional Use: Sang Shen Zi has long been valued in Chinese herbal tradition as a gentle, nourishing food.

Plant Based: Suitable for vegan and vegetarian diets.

Versatile: Suits snacking, breakfast bowls, baking, trail mixes and infusions.

How to Use Dried Mulberries

We suggest around 10 to 15g per serving.

• Snack: eat straight from the bag or mix with nuts.
• Breakfast: scatter over porridge, granola or yoghurt, or stir into congee near the end of cooking.
• Tea: steep in freshly boiled water for 10 to 15 minutes for a sweet, dark infusion, or simmer gently for a fuller flavour.
• Baking: use in place of raisins in breads, muffins and flapjacks.

Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.

Why Choose Vita?

Every herb we sell at Vita Herbal Nutrition is chosen for use in the kitchen and in traditional preparation.

Our whole range is 100% non-sulphur treated. Sulphur is widely used to brighten the colour and extend the shelf life of dried herbs, but it changes the ingredient's natural character and can cause reactions in some people. Read more on our non-sulphur treated herbs page.

We follow the DaoDi principle of choosing each herb from the area traditionally associated with it, and we have worked with the same supply partners since 2010.

FAQ

Are these dried mulberry fruit or mulberry leaf?
These are the whole dried mulberry fruit. Mulberry leaf (Sang Ye) is a separate product.

What do dried mulberries taste like?
Sweet with a gentle tartness, similar to a cross between a raisin and a blackberry.

Can I eat dried mulberries straight from the bag?
Yes. They are ready to eat as a snack, or can be added to breakfast, baking and teas.

How do I make mulberry tea?
Steep around 10g in freshly boiled water for 10 to 15 minutes, then strain.

Are they suitable for a plant-based diet?
Yes, they are entirely plant-based and suit vegan and vegetarian diets.